I used some leading edge tape (a tape used on plane wings to inhibit damage from small particle impacts) to cover places on my frame where I was getting cable rub. It collected dirt and migrated (due to friction from the cable housings) which rendered it useless. When I removed it, the adhesive remained behind, becoming a magnet for dirt and grime. I've tried using soap and water to remove it, and also orange degreasing cleaner, without much effect. Anyone know what will remove a strong adhesive without damaging the clear coat on my carbon frame?
Removing adhesive from carbon frames
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I used some leading edge tape (a tape used on plane wings to inhibit damage from small particle impacts) to cover places on my frame where I was getting cable rub. It collected dirt and migrated (due to friction from the cable housings) which rendered it useless. When I removed it, the adhesive remained behind, becoming a magnet for dirt and grime. I've tried using soap and water to remove it, and also orange degreasing cleaner, without much effect. Anyone know what will remove a strong adhesive without damaging the clear coat on my carbon frame?
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rubbing alcohol works sometimes. if that doesn't work acetone might but i'd test that on an unseen area first.
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I would try lighter fluid it won't hurt the paint or carbon
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You are assuming the glue to be alcohol soluble. The way I see it, everything is soluble in one of 3 things, oil, alcohol or water. We have determined that water doesn't work in the OP, acetone is essentially an alcohol BUT it can damage paints and melt plastics.proguy747 said:
Rubbing alcohol or denatured will only work if the glue is indeed alcohol soluble. That brings us to oil, olive oil may well be tough enough to take the glue off.
And I can assure you (I have used it to take tar off of my own carbon bike) that mineral spirits and lighter fluid will not harm it
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Goo Gone or Goof Off. I like Goo Gone better.
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Another vote for Goo Gone! Very effective at removing residue yet innocuous to almost any material (I've personally used it on various plastics, carbon composites, etc. with no harm). May take a few applications for really stubborn adhesives. To be on the safe side, it wouldn't hurt to wipe down the applied area with soapy water and then rinse immediately after using the Goo Gone.
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